Was so happy to see your post. I am doing exactly the same thing with 6" circles and New England Patriots fabric for a great friend who is a Patriots fan. I have only done three rows (10 circles) and already can't believe how heavy it is going to be. Was so happy to hear you made yours on a domestic machine because I was beginning to wonder if I was going to be able to put 13 rows all together. Also plan to back it with fleece (no batting of course). Hope to have it finished by February 2015. If mine looks anywhere near as good as yours, Ill be happy